Car insurance

Hi Paul71 

Thanks for getting in touch, I’m sorry to hear about your cancer diagnosis.

You would need to make your insurer aware of the cancer diagnosis if the DVLA or your medical professional decide that you are unfit to drive.

The DVLA say they must be informed if:

The driver has, or develops, any problems with their brain or nervous system
If the driver’s doctor is concerned about their ability to drive safely
If the driver is restricted to driving certain types of vehicles, or vehicles that have been adapted for them
If the driver’s medication causes side effects that are likely to affect safe driving.

If you are unsure it may be worthwhile speaking to one of your medical professionals or you can call the DVLA Medical Enquiries Team on 0300 790 6806 (England / Scotland / Wales) or 0300 200 7861 (Northern Ireland).

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Kind regards,

Lisa

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